Vice-President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain

|, Chorus LLC.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology start-up is seeking a dynamic Vice-President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain to spearhead the manufacturing and supply chain operations. This critical role involves creating and executing a global strategy for manufacturing, ensuring the successful launch of the company's first commercial product, and collaborating with various departments to align with the company's goals. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in product engineering and operations, particularly in high-volume electro-mechanical products. Join a forward-thinking company committed to enhancing safety and health through advanced technology and data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in product and manufacturing engineering in certified environments.
• Experience with high-volume electro-mechanical product manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategy for manufacturing and supply chain efforts.
• Ensure success of production activities and maintain quality control.
• Build a high-performing team and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Product Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Operations Management

Electro-Mechanical Products

Quality Control

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description – Chorus LLC

Vice-President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Title: Vice-President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Reports to: CEO

Location: Marlborough, MA

Chorus is seeking an entrepreneurial VP of Manufacturing and Supply Chain to join The Company pioneering IoT automation of products that protect crops, food and people from microbial transmission or infection.

About Chorus: Chorus is a dynamic and innovative technology start-up committed to solving significant challenges facing our world. Chorus has invented the antimicrobial system that will eradicate pathogens in indoor spaces, leading to major benefits for people in occupied spaces, for crops in indoor agriculture, and for fresh food in cold storage applications. Our cutting-edge solutions cater to diverse markets, including commercial workplaces, residences, athletic facilities, cannabis cultivation facilities, food cold storage environments, and more. We are passionate about creating healthier and safer environments, utilizing advanced technology and data-driven insights.

Job Description:

This critical role is responsible for all manufacturing and supply chain activities at the company. In collaboration with company leadership and outside strategic partners, s/he will build up the company’s manufacturing capabilities, footprint, and operating model. S/he will drive the production, planning, and manufacturing launch of the company’s first commercial product. The VP Manufacturing and Supply Chain will report to the CEO and have a high degree of visibility and impact across the organization. The successful candidate will bring a strong strategic mindset and a proven track record of success in leading a company’s manufacturing and supply chain operations. S/he will embrace innovation in a fast-paced environment and have previously demonstrated the ability to quickly build and implement high-quality, scalable technical operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and lead a global strategy for all aspects of the company’s manufacturing and supply chain efforts for our products which combine chemicals, unique dose packaging, firmware driven ‘electromechanicals’, gas to environmental sensors, low power computing and communications protocols, proprietary PCBAs, light-industrial sheet metal and plastic injection molded parts, all integrated into a family of IoT to Cloud data products.
• Collaborate across the company to ensure that the manufacturing/supply chain team is aligned with the company's overall strategy and goals. This includes working closely with sales, marketing, product, R&D, and engineering to achieve a best-in-class product.
• Ensure success of all production activities including tech transfer to contract manufacture(s), maintaining strict quality control measures meeting industry/customer standards to meet on-time delivery of Products.
• Complement the Chorus culture of efficient resource utilization, rapid identification of blockers to Company and product success, Team resolution of blockers identified, and commitment to on-time, on-target delivery with clear communication of risks and upsides throughout the process.
• Build a high performing team by leveraging your network, recruiting key players, and developing talent.
• Travel domestically and internationally as necessary.

Qualifications:

• 20+ years’ experience in product engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or operations of a manufacturing organization in a certified manufacturing environment
• Preference for experience from at least one early-stage venture company
• Experience with domestic and offshore manufacturing of high-volume electro-mechanical products
• Experience manufacturing medical device, healthcare technology, computers, computer peripherals, or other technology products
• Some combination of experience or expertise that spans a subset of the Chorus products described above in “Duties and Responsibilities”
• Questions the status quo and is results-oriented
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Bachelor of Science in engineering, preferably mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing
• Capable of succeeding in a highly collaborative environment using exceptional leadership and communication skills

Other Considerations:

• Must be based in the Boston metro area and willing to work in the Marlborough office
• Must be willing to travel internationally as needed

Please send resumes to [e-mail].